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Unable to ping to one machine on network

I have a network that consists of a server running windows 2003 server SP2, which has been dcpromo'ed to a Domain Controller. And 2 workstations both running WinXP Pro SP2. All machines have a static IP address set, and are all on the same subnet.

Both workstations have their windows firewall turned off, and even though they are off there is an exception to allow ICMP echo.

All machines are hard wired to a router. All machines have access to the internet.

From all machines I am able to run a nslookup command and get the proper information back using IP address, and hostname.

From the server I can ping workstation 2 and get a reply but cannot get a reply from workstation 1, I receive 'request timed out'

Workstation 1 is able to ping everything in the network, get to shared drives, and use remote desktop to any machine without a problem.

Workstation 2 can ping the server, get to the server's share, and remote into the server. It cannot ping or access anything on Workstation 2.

Running a 'net view' command on all machines will list all 3 machines.

I Have tried disconnecting all machines from the domain and reconnecting them and get the same error.

If anyone could shed some light on this issue it would be greatly appreciated.

Some troubleshooting leads

First thing I'd do is launch NetMon or Wireshark on Workstation 1 and then ping Workstation 1 from Either Workstation 2 or the server. See if the ICMP traffic is even making it to Workstation 1.

If it is not... I'll have to cogitate on this more.

If the traffic is making it there but jsut being ignored, open up the network connections folder and right-click >> properties on the LAN connection. Select TCP/IP >> properties >> general tab >> advanced button >> options tab >> select tcp/ip filtering >> properties button and see if any ICMP filtering is taking place.

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